Curbside food-waste collection
In the final year of his studies at the University of Rhode Island, Brendan Loflin wanted to do something meaningful but wasn’t sure how.“Other...
At GoPeer, students do the teaching
An educational technology business that launched recently in Providence follows a simple premise: students learn best from other students.GoPeer LLC provides the platform that...
SeaAhead formed to assist ocean-related businesses
Mark Huang and his partners are betting that “blue tech,” as they call it, is the wave of the future, especially in Rhode Island.The...
Newport Vineyards launches brewery
Newport Vineyards is no longer only known for alcohol derived from grapes.Taproot Brewing Co., a new entity launched by the longtime winemaker and inspired...
A mission to sell electric bikes
Electric bikes are starting to become more visible in Rhode Island, and Providence now has a shop devoted to them.Begun in June by spouses...
Incentives spur Ocean State Clean Energy business
Kenny Hsieh hopes to cash in on Rhode Island’s burgeoning clean-energy industry. So far, he’s making a go of it, with some help from...
Pranzi tent grows with new venture
After 21 years in the local catering industry, Lisa Mattiello, owner of Pranzi Inc., launched a new business – Pranzi Tents and Events in...
Socially responsible retailing on College Hill
Every time someone buys a product at a new Providence retail store, something good is happening across the globe.The concept behind Impact Everything LLC,...
Kids learn squash and much more
SquashBusters is a nonprofit that connects youths with low incomes with squash, academic support and college preparation.Founded in Boston in 1996 by Greg Zaff,...
Healthy treats pets will eat
After watching multiple Netflix documentaries about the harmful impacts of too much sugar, fat and low-quality food in her and her husband’s diets, Lauren...
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